@dpushknockx, I am too lol I’m trying to slow down on that cause I seem to whoop more than even talking to them smh

I have 4 Boys and with my 3 older boys during their toddler stage I start with a warning and telling them no, if the misbehaving continued I would resort to time out or spanking depending on what they had done. For my 16 month old we are doing the same type of discipline and so far it’s going good but his “timeout” is more of taking away his toy he has in hand. I strongly believe in starting a strong discipline early because in the long run it will pay off. My oldest is 14 and towers over me and if he even tries to disrespect me (teenage hormones flaring type of days) I just give him what he calls the mama bear look and he straightens up and apologizes. As the boys got past the toddler stage I did less spanking and more of punishment and taking away privileges. It’s what has worked for us. I guess you have to figure out what works for you.

I redirect, spank, talk and use time out. I do notice the more kisses and hugs I give him, the less acting up he does. He's really a sweet kid so I don't have to do too much discipline.

@sgoodbeir, yes! I didn’t mean that I just out right whoop her. There are always different circumstances. Like, if I was to whoop it would be because I sent her to her room to take time for herself/time-out and she comes out. Does that make sense? It’s my last resort, I was just saying I’m a believer in whooping.

@squishymommy1 Labor Builds Character for sure! Worked on me when I was younger🙄 realized my attitude wasn't worth all work😂

We utilize a lot of various punishments. Physical labor, grounding, taking stuff, spankings. It just depends on the age and offense.

Time out even if they cry and If they try and leave ..keep putting them back in the spot
Take away there favorite toys and explain why

@dpushknockx, I like that way ! I’ll
Def try asking them that first before whooping them

@uncouth, yes your right a lot things they do is toddler behavior so it’s kinda like why am I spanking them when they are just kids

@queenmeeks, I wish I could be more like that ! I don’t want to put my hands on my sons ! It’s just so hard to just talk to them when they still don’t listen !

I talk to my daughter and redirect her. If she’s doing something I don’t want her to do, I try to say “we can’t do x, but we can do y” and it works pretty well. I don’t physically discipline because I don’t believe in hitting my child to correct her while at the same time teaching her it’s not okay to hit others.

I count. When I get to three they get in trouble. Depending on what they are doing at privileges taken away, time out, just whatever punishment that fits.

Also, my daughter thrives off positive words so I always praise her for the things she does well.

I whoop my daughter. I highly recommend reading “don’t make me count to 3” we do not count. Slow obedience = disobedience. I also let her know why her actions were wrong and I ask her “what could you have done or said Instead” it makes her think and then I get her to do it so then it’s a natural reaction next time.

Do you y’all when your talking or is it simple talking ? I seem to y’all all day